Eater.com NYC, Review of Lupulo, Portuguese Restaurant

Lupulo: The Cool Portuguese Restaurant Midtown Didn’t Know it Needed.. by Eater.com NYC

“Welcome to Lupulo in Midtown South, a no-reservations spot selling pimenton-laced mackerel spread and wood grilled sardines. It’s rustic fare, mostly. And that’s an important distinction. If Spain, as a country, is often touted as the future of food, with its foams, spheres, airs, and other modernist techniques, Portugal is perhaps more famous for its creations of yesteryear, like its caldo verde, a collard green soup traditionally served at weddings, or its its bacalhau, a salt cod whose underlying technique allowed explorers to preserve fish caught off the coast of Newfoundland as early as the 15th century. ” (credits, images and full article here: eater.com)

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June 4, 2015

Lupulo Celebrates Dia de Santo Antonio – Saint Anthony’s Day

George Mendes (ALDEA) recently opened Lupulo, his second restaurant, inspired by the famed cervejarias, or breweries, of Lisbon. Designed to be an inviting, convivial neighborhood restaurant and bar for locals and visitors alike, Lupulo offers a relaxed and approachable atmosphere complemented by Mendes’ traditional Portuguese comfort food.

On June 13th Lupulo joins forces with The Vine & The Eventi Hotel to host an outdoor celebration in their combined courtyard for “Dia de Santo António” (Saint Anthony’s Day). Santo António is the famed patron saint of Lisbon. In Portugal, every year on this day, people go out onto the streets, eat sardines & pork sandwiches, and drink beer late into the night.

This event will bring Lisbon to Manhattan and features not only Portuguese flavors and music but is being sponsored by Sagres, Portugal’s iconic beer & Esporao, Portugal’s family-owned wine & olive oil maker. Credits: (lupulonyc.com)

Free admission for guests of all ages, 12pm – 4pm for reservations at Lupulo after the event please call 212.290.7600.

Menu

Grilled sardines Sardinhas assadas
Pork spicy cutlet sandwiches Bifanas de porco
Salt cod croquettes Bolinhos de bacalhau
Grilled chorizo Chouriço assado

Cerveja Sagres

Info:
Free admission
Cash only
Food and drinks charged by consumption
Address: Outdoor courtyard of The Vine/Eventi Hotel/Lupulo, entrances on 29th St & 30th Streets between 6th & 7th Avenues
(851 6th Avenue Eventi Hotel Courtyard)

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April 24, 2015

Lupulo – George Mendes NYC Portuguese Brewery, Style Restaurant

George Mendes, left, the chef and owner of Lupulo, with Brad Willits, the chef de cuisine. Credit Karsten Moran for The New York Times

Lupulo, the second restaurant of Michelin-starred George Mendes has opened in New York City! The restaurant is inspired by the cervejarias, or breweries, of Lisbon. It’s wonderful to finally see our Portuguese cuisine becoming popular and finally recognized! Congratulations and much success to Chef Mendes!

Menu items feature classic Portuguese dishes such as: SARDINHAS ASSADAS COM PIMENTOS, RISSÕIS DE CAMARÃO, BOLINHOS DE BACALHAU, FRANGO PIRI-PIRI and the ever popular; BACALHAU À GOMES DE SÁ (Para Dois)! See the full menu here.

At Lupulo, the Portuguese word for “hops,” Chef Mendes draws inspiration from his heritage and travels to serve a menu of rustic Portuguese fare paired with an extensive menu of craft beers, cocktails and wine. A raw bar and charcuterie station located at the restaurant’s central, wrap-around dining bar serves seafood, cured Iberico ham and petiscos, or tapas-style bites meant for snacking. A curated list of more than a dozen Portuguese and American craft beers on tap offers refreshing pairings for Lupulo’s casual dishes, along with a rotating selection of Portuguese wine and simple, well-executed cocktails.

The restaurant’s design by Créme (Red Farm and Danji) pays homage to traditional Portuguese taverns with handcrafted blue and white tiles and rustic wood accents, while objects collected throughout Mendes’ travels in Portugal decorate shelves lining the walls and street-facing windows. Tables topped with hand-made Portuguese tiles and accented with black iron surround Lupulo’s focal point, the lively, 35-seat, blackened steel-topped bar. text credit: Lupulo.com

LUPULO is located on the northwest corner of 29th st and 6th avenue in New York City. The closest subway stations are 34th st. (A, C, E) and 28th st (1). Paid parking is also available directly behind the restaurant on 29th st.

Hours of operation:
Mon-Weds: 5:30pm-12am;
Thurs-Sat: 5:30pm-2am;
Sun: 5:30pm-11pm